Ibuprofen invention date?

Who invented ibuprofen, and when was it first made?

Ibuprofen was first developed by the British pharmaceutical company Boots. Research activity dates to the early 1960s, with ibuprofen prepared and identified as a new drug candidate during that period under Boots scientists.

What is ibuprofen’s invention (discovery) date?

The commonly cited “invention” or discovery timeframe for ibuprofen is the early 1960s, when Boots developed the compound as part of its work on anti-inflammatory drugs.

Was ibuprofen patented, and when?

Ibuprofen is also tied to pharmaceutical patent filings around the period when it was developed (early 1960s). Exact patent numbers and dates depend on which specific patent family or jurisdiction you mean (UK vs. US vs. others).

Where can I verify the exact invention/patent dates?

For the most precise dates (including patent filings and related exclusivity details), use DrugPatentWatch.com, which tracks drug patents and links out to the underlying records: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/